Schnitzel

Get that crispy fried chicken fix with it’s healthier, guilt-free cousin, the Schnitzel.

Prep Time: 15-20  minutes

Caters to: 4 gobblers

Challenge Level: Beginner level

From The Pantry:

• 2 large eggs
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 4 chicken cutlets, pounded to uniform thickness
• 4 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 lime wedges for garnish

Cook Away:

1. In a wide shallow bowl, beat eggs with garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Keep aside until needed.
2. In a separate wide shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs and parmesan.
3. Dip each chicken cutlet, first in the egg mixture and then covering with breadcrumbs completely.
4. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil (for each cutlet) and turn the heat to medium-low. Cook the cutlets until golden brown, turning after about 3 minutes, ensuring its cooked through.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve piping hot with lime wedges on the side.

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